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James Martin, SJ: A Work in Progress
Father James Martin, one of the most relatable voices in contemporary spirituality, sits down for a heartfelt conversation about his new memoir, “Work in Progress.”
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Are You a Good Listener?
To be a truly present listener, we must open both our ears and hearts.
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Shared Dignity Leads to Solidarity
When we appeal to each other’s dignity, we start building something beautiful: solidarity.
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A Guide to Self-Compassion
When Jesus related the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself,” built into that phrase is a calling for self-compassion taking care of our own mental health.
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Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence 

The Road to Emmaus

The Road to Emmaus: Accompanying Those with Mental Illness 

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How to Grow in Holiness 

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St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary 

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The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

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Features

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Chloé Valdary: A Modern Mystic 

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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis 

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The Structures of Sin 

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Pray as You Are

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A Practical Guide to Death for Catholics  

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The Social Justice Prophets

Commentary

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I’d Like to Say: We Need to Stop ‘Othering’

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How to Nurture Your Grandchildren’s Faith

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Has the Time Come for Women Deacons? 

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The Way of Compassion

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10 Verbs to Live By

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When Words Fall Short

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Profiles & Vocations

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Sister Anita Baird: Voting Is a Pro-life Issue

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Emmet Murphy’s Unexpected Journey to the Border

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

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Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis 

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Sister Kathy Warren, OSF: A Franciscan Journey of Renewal, Dialogue, and Service

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Teresa Redder, OFS: Secular Franciscan and Servant Leader

Podcast

Episode 28

James Martin, SJ

Work in Progress
Episode 27

Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ

John Duns Scotus: Four Theological Insights that Change Everything
Episode 26

Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis

Voices

Richard B. Patterson, PhD

A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis 

Darleen Pryds, PhD

Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence 

Daniel Imwalle

Franciscans at the Border
Featured Issue

'You Welcomed Me'

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Feature

Sister Anita Baird: Voting Is a Pro-life Issue

Feature

Franciscans at the Border

Feature

Franciscan Peacemakers: On the Front Lines of Human Trafficking

Interview

Walking with the LGBTQ Community: An Interview with Jim Martin, SJ

Commentary

Welcoming Afghan Refugees

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Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska

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